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Novena  and  Hymns 

IN  HONOR  OF 

Saint  Ann? 


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GEORGE  CARDINAL  MUNDELEIN 
Archbishop  of  Chicago 


NO  VENA  IN  HONOR  OF 

ST.  ANNE 

The  pious  custom  of  making  no- 
venas  originated  with  the  apostles. 
As  the  Apostles  spent  nine  days  in 
prayer  prior  to  the  advent  of  the 
Holy  Ghost,  in  like  manner  the  faith- 
ful at  times  perform,  on  nine  con- 
secutive days,  certain  exercises  of 
piety,  in  order  to  obtain  from  God  a 
particular  grace  or  favor. 


In  making  a novena  no  special 
prayers  are  prescribed,  and  everyone 
is  free  to  choose  the  exercises  of 
piety  which  suit  his  taste,  devotion, 
or  special  circumstances.  Attend- 
ance at  Holy  Mass  and  the  reception 
of  Holy  Communion,  however,  should 
if  possible  be  included  in  the  exer- 
cises of  a novena,  because  Holy  Mass 
and  Holy  Communion  surpass  in  val- 
ue and  efficacy  all  other  works  of 
piety  we  may  perform. 

The  prayers  contained  in  this 
booklet  are  intended  as  a help  and  a 
guide  for  those  who  are  devoted  to 
the  glorious  mother  of  the  Blessed 
Virgin  Mary,  good  St.  Anne,  and 
wish  to  make  a novena  in  her  honor. 
Devotion  to  St.  Anne  is  quite  popu- 
lar, and  each  year  thousands  and 
thousands  of  the  faithful  do  honor 
to  the  grandmother  of  the  Savior, 
and  in  turn  obtain  through  her  pow- 
erful intercession  strength  in  their 
temptations,  help  in  their  needs, 
and  consolation  in  their  afflictions. 

Holy  Church  has  approved  of  the 


devotion  to  St.  Anne  by  granting  a 
number  of  indulgences  for  pious  ex- 
ercises performed  in  her  honor. 

All  the  faithful,  who  on  nine  con- 
secutive Tuesdays  immediately  pre- 
ceding the  feast  of  St.  Anne  (July 
26th)  perform  pious  exercises  in  her 
honor,  may  gain  the  following  indul- 
gences: A partial  indulgence  of  sev- 
en years  and  seven  quarantines  on 
each  Tuesday;  and  a plenary  indul- 
gence each  Tuesday,  provided  they 
receive  the  sacraments,  and  say  some 
prayers  for  the  intentions  of  the 
Pope. 

The  same  indulgence  may  be 
gained  for  a novena  of  Tuesdays  in 
honor  of  St.  Anne  made  a second 
time  during  the  year,  at  one’s  con- 
venience, provided  the  same  condi- 
tions are  fulfilled. 

All  the  faithful  who  on  nine  con- 
secutive days  immediately  preced- 
ing the  feast  of  St.  Anne  recite 
prayers,  approved  by  the  Ordinary, 
in  her  honor,  may  gain  the  following 
indulgences.-  A partial  indulgence  of 


seven  years  and  seven  quarantines 
on  each  day  of  the  novena;  a plen- 
ary indulgence  on  one  of  the  nine 
days  of  the  novena,  or  on  one  of  the 
eight  days  following  the  novena,  pro- 
vided they  receive  the  sacraments 
and  recite  some  prayers  for  the  in- 
tentions of  the  Pope. 

The  same  indulgences  may  be 
gained  for  a novena  in  honor  of  St. 
Anne,  a second  time  during  the  year 
at  each  one’s  convenience,  if  the 
same  conditions  are  fulfilled. 

— (Pius  X,  Aug.  22,  1912.) 


NOVENA 
in  honor  of 
SAINT  ANNE. 

INTRODUCTORY  PRAYER 
to  be  said  each  day. 

Glorious  St.  Anne,  I salute  thee 
and  rejoice  at  the  favors  which  God 
in  His  infinite  goodness  hath  be- 
stowed upon  thee.  He  hath  selected 
thee  to  be  the  mother  of  her  who 
brought  into  the  world  the  Savior  of 
mankind,  and  hath  endowed  thee 
with  the  special  prerogative  of  as- 
sisting those  who  invoke  thee  in  their 
troubles  and  needs,  both  spiritual 
and  temporal. 

Relying  on  thy  powerful  interces- 
sion, I,  though  a poor  sinner,  come 
to  thee  this  day,  and  place  myself 
under  thy  motherly  care.  Receive 
me  as  thy  child,  and  in  pity  refuse 
not  to  hear  me,  but  show  thy  never- 
failing  goodness,  toward  thy  humble 
client.  Let  thy  lips,  sweet  Mother 


vouchsafe  to  plead  in  my  behalf.  Be 
my  advocate;  recommend  me  to  the 
infinite  mercy  of  the  Savior;  obtain 
for  me  forgiveness  of  my  sins  and 
the  grace  of  an  humble  and  lasting 
repentance,  together  with  all  the 
blessings  conducive  to  my  temporal 
and  eternal  welfare.  Especially  rec- 
ommend to  the  heavenly  Father  my 
present  need,  for  which  I have  un- 
dertaken to  make  this  novena. 

Blessed  Anne,  holy  Mother,  I also 
ask  of  thee  the  grace  of  a special  de- 
votion to  the  most  holy  Virgin  Mary, 
thy  daughter,  that  I may  share  in 
her  prayers  and  her  favors.  Deign  to 
recommend  me  to  her.  She  will  re- 
fuse thee  nothing,  and  will  welcome 
with  loving  kindness  all  those  for 
whom  thou  intercedest.  Beseech  her 
to  watch  over  me  with  maternal  solic- 
itude during  my  sojourn  upon  earth, 
that  I may  overcome  the  enemies  of 
my  salvation,  advance  in  piety  and 
the  love  of  God,  and  obtain  everlast- 
ing life. 

St.  Anne,  sweet  Mother,  strength- 


en  me  in  my  temptations,  deliver  me 
from  all  evils  console  me  in  my  af- 
flictions, assist  me  in  my  needs,  help 
me  to  carry  out  my  good  resolutions, 
to  lead  a holy  life,  die  a good  death, 
and  obtain  eternal  happiness.  Amen. 


FIRST  DAY 

Glorious  Mother,  St.  Anne,  during 
thy  sojourn  on  earth,  thou  didst 
possess  a strong  faith  in  the  living 
God,  the  God  of  Abraham,  Isaac  and 
Jacob.  Indeed,  thy  faith  resembled 
the  faith  of  thy  illustrious  ancestor 
Abraham  of  whom  it  is  said,  that  he 
believed  God  and  his  faith  was  reput- 
ed to  him  unto  justice.  Thy  faith  in 
God  embraced  the  belief  in  the  Mes- 
siah to  come,  for  whom  thou  didst 
long  and  pray  that  His  coming  might 
not  be  delayed,  so  that  the  world 
might  return  to  the  service  of  the 
one  true  God. 

Thy  faith,  too,  was  a living  faith 
which  influenced  all  thy  actions,  and 


prompted  thee  to  regulate  them  ac- 
cording to  the  demands  of  that  law 
which  thy  faith  taught  thee.  Thy 
life  was,  therefore,  a life  for  God. 
Indeed,  all  thy  actions  proceeded 
from  the  virtue  of  faith  and  were 
performed  for  the  greater  honor  and 
glory  of  God.  This  made  thee  wor- 
thy to  become  the  mother  of  the 
Mother  of  God,  and  the  grandmother 
of  the  Messiah. 

By  thy  holy  faith,  obtain  for  me 
the  grace  to  hold  as  infallibly  true 
all  that  Holy  Church,  the  immaculate 
Spouse  of  Christ,  teaches  and  pro- 
poses to  my  belief.  Grant  that  I may 
never  become  weak  in  my  faith,  deny 
it,  or  be  ashamed  of  it,  but  that  it 
may  become  dearer  to  me  from  day 
to  day,  so  that  I may  be  ever  ready 
to  seal  my  faith  with  my  blood. 

Help  me,  Blessed  Mother,  to  live 
according  to  my  faith,  so  that  all  my 
actions  may  proceed  from  faith,  be 
in  harmony  with  the  will  of  God. 
and  be  performed  for  the  greater 


honor  and  glory  of  my  sovereign 
Lord.  Amen. 

Three  Our  Fathers  and  Hail 
Marys. 

Priest:  Holy  Mother,  good  St. 

Anne ! 

All : Obtain  for  me  an  increase  of 
faith. 

0 God,  who  didst  vouchsafe  to 
confer  upon  St.  Anne  the  grace  to  be 
the  mother  of  the  Mother  of  Thy 
only-begotten  Son,  grant,  that  those 
who  do  honor  to  her  memory,  may 
by  her  intercession  obtain  the  divine 
assistance,  through  the  same  Christ, 
our  Lord.  Amen. 


SECOND  DAY 


Glorious  Mother,  St.  Anne,  togeth- 
er with  thy  staunch  faith  thou  didst 
possess  an  equally  firm  hope.  Truly, 
thou  didst  most  firmly  trust,  that  the 
Most  High  would  fulfill  the  promise 
so  often  renewed  to  the  Patriarchs 
and  Prophets,  to  send  the  One  whom 
He  wished  to  send  to  redeem  man- 
kind. 

Thy  confidence  in  God,  too,  was 
unbounded.  Thou  didst  fully  under- 
stand that  man  depends  entirely  on 
God,  that  he  must  expect  all  bless- 
ings from  Him,  that  without  Him  he 
is  nothing  and  can  do  nothing.  There- 
fore, when  the  heavenly  Father 
seemed  unwilling  to  grant  thee  the 
happiness  of  becoming  a mother, 
thou  didst  not  lose  confidence,  but 
didst  continue  to  beseech  Him,  as 
did  Anna,  the  mother  of  Samuel,  and 
thy  hope  was  graciously  rewarded. 
The  Lord  gave  thee  even  more  than 
thou  couldst  have  hoped  to  receive. 
He  gave  thee  a daughter  who  was 


predestined  to  be  the  mother  of  the 
Savior. 

Thy  unbounded  confidence  in  God 
also  obtained  for  thee  the  special 
prerogative  of  being  able  to  help  all 
who  have  recourse  to  thee  in  their 
trials  and  necessities.  Thy  confi- 
dence will  not  permit  the  Lord  to  re- 
fuse thee  anything. 

By  this  firm  hope  and  unbounded 
confidence  then,  obtain  for  me  a simi- 
lar trust  in  the  promises  which  the 
Lord  has  made  to  us,  His  wayward 
children,  and  an  unshakable  confi- 
dence in  the  fatherly  care  of  our 
heavenly  Father  for  each  and  every 
one  of  us.  Teach  me,  St.  Anne,  to 
mistrust  myself  and  to  place  my 
trust  in  God  alone.  Let  me  fully 
comprehend  the  truth,  that  if  I seek 
first  the  kingdom  of  God  and  His 
justice,  that  the  heavenly  Father  will 
never  forsake  me,  but  will  provide 
for  me  with  fatherly  care.  Prompt 
me  to  look  up  to  God  in  all  my 
troubles,  anxieties,  and  needs,  and  to 
pray  to  Him  as  confidently  as  thou 


didst,  when  beseeching  Him  to  grant 
thy  request.  Amen. 

Three  Our  Fathers  and  Hail 
Marys. 

Priest:  Holy  Mother,  good  St. 

Anne ! 

All : Obtain  for  me  an  unbounded 
confidence  in  the  divine  goodness. 

0 God,  who  didst  vouchsafe  to 
confer  upon  St.  Anne  the  grace  to  be 
the  mother  of  the  Mother  of  Thy 
only-begotten  Son,  grant,  that  those 
who  do  honor  to  her  memory,  may 
by  her  intercession  obtain  the  divine 
assistance,  through  the  same  Christ, 
our  Lord.  Amen. 


THIRD  DAY 

Glorious  Mother,  St.  Anne,  God  in 
His  infinite  love  hath  shown  thee  ex- 
ceedingly great  love,  inasmuch  as 
He  hath  chosen  thee  to  be  the  mother 
of  the  Blessed  Virgin,  given  thee 
everlasting  life,  and  even  endowed 
thee  with  the  gift  of  working  mira- 
cles. In  return  for  this  singular  love 
of  the  Most  High,  thy  heart  was  ever 
aglow  with  love  for  God.  The  Lord 
hath  said:  “He  that  hath  my  com- 
mandments and  keepeth  them,  he  it 
is  that  loveth  me.”  (John  14,  21). 
This  criterion  of  love  for  God  shone 
forth  most  eminently  in  thy  life.  Thy 
life  with  all  its  actions  was  constant- 
ly in  harmony  with  the  divine  pre- 
cepts. Indeed,  thou  didst  observe 
them  with  unfailing  fidelity.  Thy 
life  was  a life  of  singular  holiness, 
and  made  thee  worthy  of  the  mani- 
fold graces  which  God  in  His  infinite 
goodness  bestowed  upon  thee. 

Thy  love  for  God,  too,  was  the  mo- 
tive which  led  thee  to  separate  thy- 
self from  thy  greatest  treasure,  thy 


only  child;  the  Blessed  Virgin,  and 
present  her  to  the  high-priest  in  the 
temple,  so  that  she  might  be  conse- 
crated to  the  service  of  God. 

By  thy  ardent  love  for  God,  obtain 
for  me  a spark  of  that  great  love 
which  the  Lord  came  upon  earth  to 
enkindle  in  our  hearts.  Assist  me, 
that  I may  love  God  with  my  whole 
heart,  with  my  whole  soul,  with  my 
whole  mind  and  with  all  my 
strength,  that  my  whole  life  may  be 
spent  in  loving  God.  Intercede  for 
me,  that  I may  be  faithful  to  my  God 
all  the  days  of  my  life,  and  that  I 
may  never  banish  His  love  from  my 
heart  by  committing  a grievous  sin. 
0 Blessed  Mother,  do  help  me  to 
avoid  sin,  which  is  the  greatest  and 
only  evil,  and  to  increase  daily  in  the 
love  of  God. 

Draw  me,  dearest  Mother,  toward 
the  Fountain  of  love,  which  is  of- 
fered us  in  the  most  Holy  Eucharist. 
Make  me  worthy  to  receive  my  Lord 
and  God  in  Holy  Communion.  Let 
me  understand,  that  there  is  nothing 


which  will  increase  the  love  of  God 
in  my  heart  more,  than  the  worthy 
reception  of  this  Sacrament  of  love, 
and,  therefore  lead  me  on  to  receive 
frequently,  even  daily,  so  that  Jesus 
may  abide  in  me  and  I in  Him.  Amen. 

Three  Our  Fathers  and  Hail 
Marys. 

Priest:  Holy  Mother,  good  St. 

Anne ! 

All:  Obtain  for  me  an  ardent  love 
of  God. 

0 God,  who  didst  vouchsafe  to 
confer  upon  St.  Anne  the  grace  to  be 
the  mother  of  the  Mother  of  Thy 
only-begotten  Son,  grant,  that  those 
who  do  honor  to  her  memory,  may 
by  her  intercession  obtain  the  divine 
assistance,  through  the  same  Christ, 
our  Lord'  Amen. 


FOURTH  DAY 

Glorious  Mother,  St.  Anne,  thy 
heart  was  always  aglow  with  love 
for  God.  Indeed,  even  now  thou  art 
enveloped  with  the  fire  of  divine 
love,  for  thou  hast  entered  into  eter- 
nal glory  and  art  most  intimately 
united  to  God  in  everlasting  love. 
The  love  of  God,  however,  cannot 
exist  in  the  human  hearts  without  be- 
ing accompanied  with  ardent  charity 
for  one’s  neighbor.  “For  this  com- 
mandment we  have  from  God,  that 
he  who  loveth  God,  loveth  also  his 
brother.”  (I.  John,  4,  21).  Thou 
didst  possess  this  charity  in  an  emi- 
nent degree.  In  fact,  it  was  charity 
for  thy  neighbor  which  prompted 
thee  to  pray  unceasingly  for  the 
coming  of  the  Redeemer,  that  all 
men,  namely,  might  be  saved  from 
eternal  perdition.  This  charity,  too, 
moves  thee  to  take  such  deep  interest 
in  us  that  thou  dost  assist,  often  in 
a miraculous  manner,  those  who  have 
recourse  to  thee. 

By  thine  ardent  charity  for  thy 


neighbor  obtain  for  me  true  Chris- 
tian charity.  Help  me  to  practice 
most  faithfully  this  precept,  which 
the  Lord  calls  His  own  command- 
ment. Teach  me  to  love  my  neigh- 
bor for  the  love  of  God.  Assist  me 
to  practice  charity,  especially  then, 
when  weak  human  nature  rebels 
against  the  fulfillment  of  this  pre- 
cept ; when,  namely,  my  neighbor 
has  offended  me  and  I am  tempted 
to  seek  revenge.  Do  then,  Blessed 
Mother,  obtain  for  me  the  grace  to 
forgive  my  enemy  truly  and  sincere- 
ly after  the  example  of  my  Blessed 
Savior. 

Grant,  too,  dearest  Mother,  that 
my  charity  may  be  charity  not  in 
words  alone,  but  in  deed  and  in 
truth,  so  that  I may  always  most 
willingly  assist  my  neighbor  when 
he  is  in  need.  Let  me  not  only  be 
mindful  of  the  temporal  needs  of  my 
fellowman,  but  of  his  spiritual  needs 
as  well,  so  that  I may  do  all  in  my 
power  to  preserve  him  from  sin, 
lead  him  along  the  path  of  virtue, 


and  help  him  to  save  his  immortal 
soul.  Amen. 

Three  Our  Fathers  and  Hail 
Marys. 

Priest:  Holy  Mother,  good  St. 

Anne ! 

All:  Obtain  for  me  true  Christian 
charity. 

0 God,  who  didst  vouchsafe  to 
confer  upon  St.  Anne  the  grace  to  be 
the  mother  of  the  Mother  of  Thy 
only-begotten  Son,  grant,  that  those 
who  do  honor  to  her  memory,  may 
by  her  intercession  obtain  the  divine 
assistance,  through  the  same  Christ, 
our  Lord.  Amen. 


FIFTH  DAY 

Glorious  Mother,  St.  Anne,  thy 
blessed  daughter,  the  most  Holy 
Virgin  Mary,  was  exceedingly  hum- 
ble. “The  Lord  hath  regarded  the 
humility  of  His  handmaid”  (Luke 
1,  48),  were  the  words  she  chanted 
when  greeted  by  St.  Elizabeth  as  the 


Mother  of  God.  From  this  we  may 
conclude  that  thou,  the  mother  of  the 
humblest  Virgin,  didst  distinguish 
thyself  by  a most  profound  humility. 
Indeed,  it  was  thy  humility  that  in- 
duced the  heavenly  Father,  to  choose 
thee  from  among  all  women  to  be 
the  Mother  of  His  humble  daughter, 
the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary.  Thy  hu- 
mility was  the  foundation  upon 
which  rested  the  high  degree  of 
sanctity  which  thou  didst  acquire. 

By  thy  humility,  then,  0 Blessed 
Mother,  deign  to  look  down  upon  me, 
thy  miserable  client,  who  hath  re- 
course to  thee,  and  obtain  for  me 
true  humility,  which  is  the  foun- 
dation and  pillar  of  all  virtues. 
Behold,  dearest  Mother,  my  heart 
which  has  as  yet  not  conquered 
pride.  Indeed,  it  is  pride  that  is  the 
cause  of  my  numerous  and  grievous 
sins,  and  which  in  particular  gives 
occasion  to  my  many  faults  against 
charity.  Obtain  for  me  the  grace  to 
overcome  my  pride,  my  vain  glory, 
my  greed  for  the  favor  and  praise 


of  the  world.  Assist  me  to  be  truly 
humble,  to  view  myself  as  I am  in 
the  eyes  of  God,  realizing  that  all  the 
good  which  I may  perceive  in  myself 
is  nothing  but  God’s  gift,  and  must, 
therefore,  be  referred  to  Him.  Let 
me,  therefore,  never  prefer  myself 
before  others ; especially,  dearest 
Mother,  never  permit  me  to  offend 
God  in  seeking  the  acknowledgment 
and  the  recognition  of  the  world. 
Help  me  to  mould  my  life  after  Him 
who  says  of  Himself : ‘ ‘ Learn  of  Me, 
because  I am  meek  and  humble  of 
heart,  and  you  will  find  rest  to  your 
souls.”  (Matt.  11,  29).  Amen. 

Three  Our  Fathers  and  Hail 
Marys. 

Priest:  Holy  Mother,  good  St. 

Anne ! 

All:  Obtain  for  me  the  virtue  of 
humility. 

0 God,  who  didst  vouchsafe  to 
confer  upon  St.  Anne  the  grace  to  be 
the  mother  of  the  Mother  of  Thy 
only-begotten  Son,  grant,  that  those 
who  do  honor  to  her  memory,  may 


by  her  intercession  obtain  the  divine 
assistance,  through  the  same  Christ, 
our  Lord.  Amen. 


SIXTH  DAY 


Glorious  Mother,  St.  Anne,  I ad- 
mire thy  extraordinary  patience, 
which  thou  didst  manifest  during  the 
many  years  in  which  thou  wast 
childless.  To  be  without  children 
was  considered  a disgrace  among  the 
chosen  people  of  God,  who  under- 
stood that  a child  is  a gift  from  on 
high,  and  the  greatest  blessing  which 
God  bestows  upon  married  people. 
Thou,  however,  didst  bear  this  hu- 
miliation with  patience,  offering  it 
to  God,  that  He  in  His  infinite  good- 
ness and  wisdom,  might  deign  to  be- 
stow upon  thee  the  coveted  treasure. 
Thy  patience  was  most  singularly 
rewarded,  for  the  heavenly  Father 
gave  thee  a child,  which  was  predes- 
tined to  be  the  most  holy  among 


women,  and  the  Mother  of  His  divine 
Son. 

Besides  the  affliction  of  being 
childless,  thou  hadst  to  endure  the 
trials  and  troubles  of  life.  Thy 
daily  cross  thou  didst  bear  with  the 
patience  of  a saint.  Thou  didst  ac- 
cept thy  trials  and  afflictions  as 
coming  from  the  hand  of  a loving 
Father,  who  permitted  them  to  over- 
take thee  for  the  atonement  of  thy 
shortcomings,  and  for  thy  advance- 
ment in  perfection. 

Good  Mother,  obtain  for  me  the 
grace  to  bear  my  cross  with  true 
Christian  patience,  for  the  love  of 
my  cross-bearing  Savior.  Patience, 
dearest  Mother,  is  a virtue  against 
which  I often  fail.  Indeed,  a word 
will  suffice  to  arouse  my  temper  and 
prompt  me  to  speak  unkind  words 
and  thus  offend  against  fraternal 
charity. 

Help  me,  dearest  Mother,  to  follow 
thy  example,  and  the  example  of  the 
meek  Savior,  who  opened  not  His 
mouth  when  He  was  falsely  accused 


and  reviled.  Assist  me  also  to  cheer- 
fully bear  all  the  troubles  connected 
with  my  state  of  life.  Never  allow 
me  to  offend  my  Lord  and  God  in 
order  to  escape  the  inconveniences 
which  my  vocation  imposes  upon  me. 
Amen. 

Three  Our  Fathers  and  Hail 
Marys. 

Priest : Holy  Mother,  good  St. 

Anne ! 

All:  Obtain  for  me  the  virtue  of 
patience. 

0 God,  who  didst  vouchsafe  to 
confer  upon  St.  Anne  the  grace  to  be 
the  mother  of  the  Mother  of  Thy 
only-begotten  Son,  grant,  that  those 
who  do  honor  to  her  memory,  may 
by  her  intercession  obtain  the  divine 
assistance,  through  the  same  Christ, 
our  Lord.  Amen. 

SEVENTH  DAY 

Glorious  Mother,  St.  Anne,  pa- 
tience requires  a certain  amount  of 
self-denial,  and  self-denial  is  the 


guardian  of  the  most  beautiful  of  all 
virtues,  of  holy  purity.  Thy  whole 
life  was  adorned  with  great  purity; 
it  was  most  beautiful  and  spotless, 
for  otherwise  the  heavenly  Father 
would  not  have  chosen  thee  to  be 
the  mother  of  the  immaculate  Vir- 
gin of  virgins.  Truly,  thou  didst 
avoid  all  things  that  could  injure 
this  delicate  virtue,  and  didst  ob- 
serve most  faithfully  the  chastity  in- 
cumbent upon  thy  state  of  life. 

Purity,  dearest  Mother,  is  a virtue 
which  makes  man  similar  to  the  an- 
gels, and  renders  him  most  pleasing 
to  the  Sacred  Heart.  It  is  a foun- 
tain of  innumerable  graces,  and  must 
adorn  each  and  every  one  of  us.  Of 
all  virtues,  it  is  most  easily  lost,  and 
countless  Christians  daily  offend 
against  it.  Impurity  is  a vice  which 
debases  man  and  renders  him  unfit 
for  the  service  of  God.  It  banishes 
the  love  of  God  from  his  heart,  and 
daily  plunges  many  souls  into  the 
abyss  of  hell. 

Most  pure  Mother,  I entreat  thee 


most  earnestly,  protect  me  against 
the  vice  of  impurity.  Behold  my 
many  temptations.  Verily,  except  I 
receive  help  from  above,  I cannot 
remain  pure.  Therefore,  dearest 
Mother,  pray  for  me  that  I may  nev- 
er offend  against  the  virtue  of  pur- 
ity, not  in  thought,  nor  in  word,  nor 
in  deed.  Help  me  to  avoid  the  oc- 
casions to  the  sin  of  impurity,  and 
never  allow  me  to  be  an  occasion  of 
sin  to  others.  Keep  my  heart  pure 
and  chaste,  that  although  in  the 
world,  I may  not  be  of  the  world, 
and  may  receive  the  reward  prom- 
ised to  those  who  lead  a chaste  life : 
“Blessed  are  the  clean  of  heart  for 
they  shall  see  God.M  (Math.  5,  8.) 
Amen. 

Three  Our  Fathers  and  Hail 
Marys. 

Priest:  Holy  Mother,  good  St. 

Anne ! 

All : Obtain  for  me  purity  of  heart. 

0 God,  who  didst  vouchsafe  to 
confer  upon  St.  Anne  the  grace  to  be 


the  mother  of  the  Mother  of  Thy 
only-begotten  Son,  grant,  that  those 
who  do  honor  to  her  memory,  may 
by  her  intercession  obtain  the  divine 
assistance,  through  the  same  Christ, 
our  Lord.  Amen. 

EIGHTH  DAY 

Glorious  Mother,  St.  Anne,  thy 
many  virtues  thou  didst  acquire  by 
thy  fervor  in  God’s  service,  and  es- 
pecially by  thy  fervor  in  prayer. 
Prayer  is  the  breath  of  the  soul ; it  is 
absolutely  necessary  in  order  to  pre- 
serve supernatural  life  and  obtain 
eternal  salvation.  We  must  pray  fre- 
quently, must  pray,  as  it  were  with- 
out ceasing.  Blessed  Mother,  thou 
didst  not  neglect  this  excellent  means 
of  grace,  but  didst  raise  thy  soul  to 
God  each  day  in  fervent  prayer. 
Prayer  was  thy  refuge  in  all  thy 
needs.  Yea,  when  it  seemed  that  thy 
home  should  be  denied  a great  treas- 
ure, thy  prayers  ascended  unceasing- 
ly to  the  throne  of  God.  Thou  didst 
each  day  beseech  the  heavenly  Fa- 


ther  to  give  thee  a child,  and  thy 
prayers  were  not  in  vain.  God,  in 
His  infinite  goodness,  granted  thee 
more  than  thon  didst  dare  to  ask  of 
Him.  Thy  prayers,  too,  ascended  to 
heaven  in  behalf  of  the  sinful  human 
race  which  was  sitting  in  the  dark- 
ness of  idolatry,  unmindful  of  its 
dearest  Mother,  was  indeed  a life  of 
prayer. 

How  different  is  my  life ! Behold 
me  good  Mother,  frequently  dis- 
tracted in  my  prayers ; slothful  when 
I am  supposed  to  raise  my  soul  to 
God;  neglectful  of  this  sacred  and 
necessary  duty.  Obtain  for  me  an 
ardent  love  for  prayer;  teach  me 
how  to  pray  well ; and  do  thou 
unite  thy  devout  prayers  to  mine, 
that  they  may  be  heard  at  the  throne 
of  God,  and  that  I may  obtain  my  re- 
quests and  also  eternal  salvation. 
Amen. 

Three  Our  Fathers  and  Hail 
Marys. 


Priest:  Holy  Mother,  good  St. 

Anne! 

All:  Obtain  for  me  the  gift  of 

prayer. 

0 God,  who  didst  vouchsafe  to 
confer  upon  St.  Anne  the  grace  to  be 
the  mother  of  the  Mother  of  Thy 
only-begotten  Son,  grant,  that  those 
who  do  honor  to  her  memory,  may 
by  her  intercession  obtain  the  divine 
assistance,  through  the  same  Christ, 
our  Lord.  Amen. 


NINTH  DAY 

Glorious  Mother,  St.  Anne,  this  is 
the  last  day  of  my  no  vena  in  thy 
honor.  During  these  days  of  grace 
I have  come  to  thee  most  zealously, 
invoked  thee  most  fervently,  and 
placed  unbounded  confidence  in  thy 
powerful  intercession.  0 Blessed 
Mother,  let  my  confidence  be  un- 
shaken. Do  thou  answer  my  prayers 
and  obtain  my  request.  At  the  same 
time,  obtain  for  me  that  spirit  which 


accompanied  thy  prayers,  namely, 
resignation  to  God’s  holy  will.  God 
is  our  Father,  and  loves  us  exceed- 
ingly. He  is  an  infinitely  wise  Fa- 
ther, who  knows  what  is  to  our  real 
advantage.  He  will,  consequently, 
not  grant  us  what  would  be  to  our 
detriment. 

If  thou  seest,  0 good  Mother,  that 
the  fulfillment  of  the  request  I have 
made  during  this  novena  would  be 
to  my  disadvantage,  I beseech  thee, 
not  to  ask  the  heavenly  Father  to 
grant  it.  At  the  same  time,  however, 
I entreat  thee  not  to  forsake  me. 
Let  not  my  prayers  be  wholly  in 
vain,  but  obtain  for  me  such  other 
graces  as  will  promote  my  temporal 
and  spiritual  welfare. 

Help  me,  dearest  Mother,  ever 
to  be  satisfied  with  what  the  Lord 
may  send  me.  Grant  that  I may  at 
all  times  and  in  all  things  observe 
the  hand  of  a loving  Fathecr,  that  is 
directing  everything  in  my  life  for 
my  true  welfare. 

Among  all  blessings  there  is  none 


of  so  great  importance  for  me  as  the 
grace  of  a happy  death.  Do  thou, 
Blessed  Mother,  be  ever  solicitous  to 
procure  this  grace  for  me,  a poor 
sinner.  Teach  me  how  to  live  and  to 
die  in  the  grace  of  God.  Protect  me 
that  I may  always  observe  the  com- 
mandments of  God,  increase  in  vir- 
tue and  obtain  eternal  glory.  Amen. 

Three  Our  Fathers  and  Hail 
Marys. 

Priest:  Holy  Mother,  good  St. 

Anne ! 

All:  By  thy  motherly  intercession 
lead  me  to  Heaven. 

0 God,  who  didst  vouchsafe  to 

confer  upon  St.  Anne  the  grace  to  be 
the  mother  of  the  Mother  of  Thy 
only-begotten  Son,  grant,  that  those 
who  do  honor  to  her  memory,  may 
by  her  intercession  obtain  the  divine 
assistance,  through  the  same  Christ, 
our  Lord.  Amen. 


INDULGENCED  PRAYER  TO 
ST.  ANNE 


With  a heart  filled  with  sincerest 
veneration,  I prostrate  myself  before 
thee,  0 glorious  St.  Anne ! Thou  art 
that  privileged  and  beloved  creature 
of  God  who,  because  of  thy  extraor- 
dinary virtue  and  sanctity,  didst  de- 
serve that  most  excellent  grace  of 
giving  life  to  the  treasure  of  all 
graces,  the  blessed  among  women, 
the  Mother  of  the  incarnate  Word, 
the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary. 

Ah,  in  consideration  of  such  exalt- 
ed favors  deign,  0 most  gentle  Saint, 
to  receive  me  among  thy  truly  de- 
voted servants,  for  I claim  to  be  of 
their  number  and  wish  to  remain 
such  all  the  days  of  my  life.  Sur- 
round me  by  thy  efficacious  protec- 
tion, and  implore  God  to  grant,  that  I 
may  acquire  those  virtues  with  which 
thou  wert  so  profusely  adorned.  Ob- 
tain for  me  a knowledge  of  my  sins 
and  sincere  sorrow  for  them;  an  ar- 


dent  love  for  Jesus  and  Mary;  a 
faithful  and  constant  observance  of 
the  duties  of  my  state  of  life.  Pro- 
tect me  in  all  dangers  during  life 
and  assist  me  at  the  hour  of  my 
death,  that  I may  save  my  soul  and 
obtain  heaven,  there  to  praise  with 
thee,  most  happy  Mother,  the  Word 
of  God  made  man  in  the  womb  of 
thy  immaculate  daughter,  the  Bles- 
sed Virgin  Mary.  Amen 

Three  Our  Fathers,  Hail  Marys, 
and  Glories. 

(An  indulgence  of  300  days  once  a day, 
Leo.  XIII.  Mar.  20,  1886). 

CLOSING  PRAYER 

Glorious  St.  Anne,  thou  hast  shown 
thyself  so  powerful  in  thy  interces- 
sion, so  tender  and  compassionate 
toward  those  who  honor  thee  and  in- 
voke thee  in  suffering  and  distress, 
that  I cast  myself  at  thy  feet  with 
perfect  confidence  and  beseech  thee 
most  humbly  and  earnestly  to  take 
me  under  thy  protection  in  my  pres- 


ent  necessities  and  to  obtain  for  me 
the  favor  that  I desire.  Vouchsafe 
to  recommend  my  request  to  Mary, 
thy  beloved  daughter,  the  merciful 
Queen  of  Heaven,  that  she  may  plead 
my  cause  before  the  throne  of  Jesus, 
her  divine  Son.  Cease  not  to  inter- 
cede for  me  until  my  request  is 
granted.  Above  all,  obtain  for  me 
a great  love  for  Jesus  and  Mary,  that 
my  heart  may  be  adorned  with  their 
virtues,  that  I may  live  a good  life, 
die  a happy  death,  and  one  day  be- 
hold my  God  face  to  face  for  all 
eternity.  Amen. 

Priest:  Good  St.  Anne,  Mother  of 
her  who  is  our  life,  our  sweetness 
and  our  hope, 

All:  Pray  for  me,  and  obtain  my 
request.  Amen. 


PRAYER  TO  ST.  ANNE 


0 glorious  St.  Anne,  safe  refuge 
of  the  afflicted  and  distressed,  en- 
couraged by  the  wonderful  favors 
and  graces  which  God  bestows  upon 
those  who  piously  invoke  thy  inter- 
cession, I come  to  thee  this  day  with 
a contrite  and  hopeful  heart.  I pour 
forth  my  prayer  to  thee;  I implore 
thy  aid,  thy  protection,  thy  counsel, 
and  thy  blessing.  Obtain  for  me,  I 
beseech  thee,  my  request,  provided 
it  be  not  opposed  to  the  will  of  God 
and  the  welfare  of  my  soul.  Should 
such,  however,  be  the  case,  obtain 
foir  me  such  other  favors  as  will  be 
conducive  to  my  spiritual  and  tem- 
poral welfare,  through  Christ,  our 
Lord.  Amen. 


Act  of  Consecration  to  St.  Anne 

Dear  St.  Anne,  glorious  mother  of 
the  Blessed  Virgin,  and  grandmother 
of  our  Savior,  I rejoice  in  thy  joy; 
I glory  in  thy  honor ; I offer  thee  my 
heartfelt  felicitations  to  the  un- 
speakable bliss  of  heaven  which  is 
now  thy  reward,  and  I thank  God 
with  all  my  heart  for  the  graces  and 
privileges  with  which  he  has  dis- 
tinguished thee  above  so  many  other 
saints. 

0 St.  Anne,  I consecrate  myself  to 
thee,  I choose  thee  to  be  my  patron- 
ess, my  advocate,  my  powerful  inter- 
cessor at  the  court  of  heaven,  and  I 
am  resolved  to  honor  thee  always 
I beseech  thee  therefore,  receive  me 
as  thy  client,  protect  me,  defend  me, 
help  me  in  all  the  necessities  of  life, 
and  assist  me  at  the  hour  of  my 
death,  that  my  soul  may  be  saved, 
and  that  with  thee  I may  glorify 
God  forever.  Amen. 


LITANY  IN  HONOR  OF  ST.  ANNE 

To  be  said  privately 


Lord  have  mercy  on  ua. 

Lord  have  mercy  on  us. 

Christ  have  mercy  on  us. 

Christ  have  mercy  on  us. 

Lord  have  mercy  on  us. 

Lord  have  mercy  on  us. 

Christ  hear  us. 

Christ  graciously  hear  us. 

God  the  Father  of  Heaven. 

God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the 
world, 

God  the  Holy  Ghost, 

Holy  Trinity,  one  God, 


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St.  Anne,  Grandmother  of  our  Savior 
pray  for  us. 

" Mother  of  Mary  Virgin 

and  Mother, 

“ Ark  of  Noah, 

“ Ark  of  the  Covenant, 

" Root  of  Jesse, 

“ Fruitful  vine, 

44  Issue  of  a royal  race, 

4<  Joy  of  Angels, 

44  Daughter  of  the  Patriarchs, 

M Filled  with  grace, 

“ Mirror  of  obedience, 

“ Mirror  of  patience, 

Mirror  of  mercy, 


Pray  for  us 


St.  Anne,  Mirror  of  piety, 

Bulwark  of  the  Church, 
Liberator  of  the  captives, 

44  Refuge  of  sinners, 

44  Consoler  of  the  married, 

44  Mother  of  widows, 

44  Mother  of  virgins, 

44  Mother  of  the  sick, 

44  Harbor  of  salvation, 

44  Light  of  the  blind, 

Tongue  of  the  dumb, 

44  Hearing  of  the  deaf, 

44  Consolation  of  the  afflicted, 

Help  of  all  who  have  re- 
course to  thee, 

Our  Father!  Hail  Mary! 

God  has  loved  St.  Anne. 

And  delighted  in  her  beauty. 

PRAYER 

Almighty  and  Eternal  God,  who  didst 
vouchsafe  to  choose  St.  Anne  to  be  moth- 
er of  the  Mother  of  Thine  only  Son, 
grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  we,  who 
keep  her  in  remembrance,  may  through 
her  prayers  attain  the  everlasting  life. 
Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 


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n. 

To  all  who  invoke  thee  thou  lendest  an  ear, 
Thou  soothest  the  sorrows  of  all  who  draw 
near. 

O Good  St  Anne,  etc. 


in. 


The  sailor,  the  trav’ler  whom  storms  make 
afraid. 

Find  safety  and  calm  when  they  call  on 
thy  aid. 

O Good  St  Anne,  etc. 

IV. 

The  weary,  despondent  or  sorrowful  here. 

Find  help  in  their  sadness,  a balm  for  each 
tear. 

O Good  St  Anne,  etc. 

V. 

The  sick,  the  afflicted,  the  lame  and  the  blind. 

The  sufFring,  the  erring  all  solace  here  find. 

O Good  St  Anne,  etc. 


VI. 

As  pilgrims  we  come  here  to  kneel  at  thy 
feet; 

O grant  what  we  ask  thee,  if  for  us  'tis  meet 
O Good.  St  Anne,  etc. 


vn. 


St  Anne,  we  implore  thee  to  list  to  our 
prayer, 

In  time  of  temptation,  take  us  in  thy  care. 
O Good  St  Anne,  etc. 

VIII 

In  this  life  obtain  for  us  that  which  is  best. 
And  bring  us  at  length  to  our  heavenly  rest 
O Good  St  Anne.  etc. 


J^ail  ®( jee,  ^BlejSsfeti  ©augfjter 


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Hail  thee,  bles  sed  daugli  - ter,  of  God’s  chosen 


by  the  Lord’s  fond  grace;  bless  thy  lov  - ing 


help  that  all  reach  hea  ven  at  the  end  of  day. 


Hail,  thee,  kindly  patron 
Of  the  Christian  home, 

Be  its  walls  of  marble, 
Or  of  lowly  loam, 

Bless  thy  loving;,  etc. 


m. 


Hail  thee,  holy  matron, 
Next  to  Heaven’s  Queen, 
Thou  the  fairest  flower 
In  the  world  unseen. 

Bless  thy  loving;,  etc. 


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Thou,  who  in  lov  - ing  moth-er  arms. 


didst  car-ry  Mar  - y,  thy  sweet  child. 


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St.  Anne,  give  us  the  love  that  warms 


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Thou,  who  in  utter  lowliness 

Would  serve  the  Lord  from  day  to  day, 

St.  Anne,  we  praise  thy  holiness. 

And  strive  to  follow  thy  blest  way. 


m. 


Thou,  who  dost  love  so  tenderly 
Thy  chidren  and  thy  clients  here, 
God  grant  that  in  eternity. 

We’ll  see  thy  face  so  kind  and  dear. 


O SALUTARIS 


O salutaris  Hostia, 

Quae  coeli  pandis  ostium, 
Bella  premunt  hostilia, 

Da  robur,  fer  auxilium. 

Uni  trinoque  Domino 
Sit  sempiterna  gloria, 

Qui  vitam  sine  termino 
Nobis  donet  in  patria.  Amen. 

TANTUM  ERGO 

Tantum  ergo  Sacramentum 
Veneremur  cernui, 

Et  antiquum  documentum 
Novo  cedat  ritui: 

Praestet  tides  supplementum 
Sensuum  defectui. 

Genitori  Genitoque 
Laus  et  jubilatio: 

Salus  honor,  virtus  quoque 
Sit  et  benedictio: 

Procendenti  ab  utroque 
Compar  sit  laudatio  Amen. 


Statues  of  St.  Anne 


6 inch  Ivory  finish  66c 


10  inch  Ivory  finish 2.00 

12  inch  Ivory  finish 2.50 

8 inch  colored  1.00 

12  inch  colored 1.50 

16  inch  colored 2.25 

Silver  Oxidized  pocket  Statues 

each 10c 


Glass  Medallions  on  Veneer  Board 
35c  and  65c 

Medals  of  St.  Anne 


Aluminum  each  05c 

Gold  Filled  each  25c 

St.  Anne  Rosary each  15c 


from  your  dealer  or 

JOHN  P.  DALEIDEN  CO. 

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